Wheelchair Technical Instructor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,530.00 i £29,114.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Southport, PR9 9DL |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9350-25-0812 |
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1. Under the direction of Wheelchair Therapists to carry routine assessments and followup visits in a variety of settings.2. To assist Wheelchair Therapists and other clinical staff both in clinic and in other setting3. To provide technical expertise and advice to other clinical staff undertaking complexassessments. Including specialised controls.4. Independently fit and adjusts seating systems and postural devices.5. Adjust drive profiles on powered wheelchair6. Design minor modifications.7. To modify existing equipment via build ups or add on as required by Therapistsprescription8. Following assessment as directed by Wheelchair Therapist to independently undertakedomiciliary visits to hand over and adjust wheelchairs and associated equipment.9. To plan and organise own schedule for wheelchair users with non-complex needs.10. To manage own case load under the supervision of a Wheelchair Therapist.11. To problem solve and consider alternative solutions where routine prescription wouldnot address specific client need.12. To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.13. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of resources.14. Report concerns with regards to patient care and safety to line manager.15. To act as a lone worker in delivering a community-based service16. To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records using ELM17. To manage, supervise, support, advise and delegate work to junior members of theWheelchair Repair Service Team on a day-to-day basis.18. To assess wheelchairs and associated equipment to determine the need for repair andmaintenance.19. To oversee repairs and maintenance of NHS powered and manual wheelchairs andassociated equipment with the technical team.20. To oversee the operation of planned preventive maintenance schedules.21. To ensure a high quality of refurbishment of NHS manual and powered wheelchairs isachieved and maintained.22. To ensure all work areas are kept well maintained, complying with relevant Health andSafety guidelines. Ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.23. To oversee work for visits, prioritising urgent requests and putting work to maximumactivity during the working day.24. To adjust drive profiles on powered wheelchairs in liaison with Wheelchair Therapists.25. To oversee adequate stock levels of wheelchair spares are maintained, identifying whichparts need to be ordered and liaising with the Equipment Coordinator.26. Maintenance of Wheelchair Spares stock records.